Good news for homeowners in Dublin City – Dublin City Council has voted to apply a 15% discount on property tax rates. Labour councillors had proposed a more modest 7.5% discount, with the remaining funds used to go towards initiatives such as improvement schemes and providing shelter

Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has confirmed that Dublin homeowners can expect a 15% cut in their property tax bill next year. Eight other areas around the country can also expect a cut of up to 15% – Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, Cork city, Cork County, Galway city, Kerry

Cork County Council has become the first county council to commit to a 15% cut in the local property tax. The motion was proposed and seconded by Sinn Féin councillors, who argued that the tax didn’t take into account a person’s ability to pay. Fears have been raised, howe